rencontre sur les mécanismes de recouvrement des montants des prestations versées par les compagnies d’assurance
Summary of the CNAS Meeting on Social Security Legal Framework
On Monday, the National Social Security Fund for Wage Earners (CNAS) held a significant meeting in Algiers to discuss the legal frameworks governing the recovery mechanisms of compensation amounts paid by insurance companies related to "third-party liability disputes." The event was attended by notable figures including the First President of the Supreme Court, Tahar Mamouni, along with the Attorney General, Abderrahim Abdelmadjid, CNAS Director General Nadir Kouadria, CEO of the Algerian Insurance Company (CAAT), Nacer Sais, and CEO of the National Agricultural Mutual Fund (CNMA), Cherif Benhabiles.
Objectives and Legal Framework
Tahar Mamouni emphasized that the CNAS’s legal system is inclusive, aimed at protecting workers and their families against scenarios like illness, maternity, disability, work accidents, and occupational diseases. He highlighted that the framework is grounded in principles of social solidarity and national assistance, primarily based on several laws including the 1983 law on social insurance.
Mamouni noted that the legislative framework, especially law 08-08 of February 23, 2008, which deals with disputes in the social security domain, is adequately equipped to address issues encountered in social security matters. The meeting aims to identify all the factors contributing to the examination and evaluation of judicial requests, proposing solutions to problematic issues.
Need for Legislative Activation
Nadir Kouadria asserted the importance of the meeting for illuminating legal questions concerning the activation of the legislation regulating relations between CNAS and insurance companies. He stressed the necessity of improving the mechanisms for implementing these legislations and simplifying related judicial procedures. Kouadria remarked that CNAS is responsible for compensation claims resulting from accidents often caused by third parties, underscoring the urgency for legislative activation.
Collaborative Efforts
The CEO of CAAT acknowledged the meeting’s role as a forum for dialogue and collaborative brainstorming aimed at proposing clear mechanisms and enhancing coordination among various stakeholders. This collaborative approach is essential for addressing the complexities of third-party liability in the insurance framework.
Moreover, the director general of CNMA voiced the meeting as an opportunity to propose enhancements for coordination between their institution and social security. The focus is to improve services and provisions offered to citizens and support the national economy.
Conclusion
The discussions highlighted the pressing need for a more effective legal framework to manage interactions between CNAS and insurance companies, aiming to ensure better service delivery for citizens. By addressing these legal and procedural challenges, the involved parties seek to enhance the overall efficiency of social security-related compensation systems, fostering a collaborative environment beneficial for both the citizens and the national economy.
This meeting, therefore, represents a step towards refining the legal landscape for social security, aiming at better serving the needs of workers and their families throughout Algeria.
